| A languid atmosphere, a lazy breeze,
With labored respiration, moves the wheat
From distant reaches, till the golden seas
Break in crisp whispers at my feet. –James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916) |
Friday, July 27, 2018
208th day of the year
Autumn begins in 57 days
Peggy Fleming (ice skater) was born on this day in 1948.
Sam Shepard (actor & playwright) died on this day in 2017.
Question of the Day
What are the warmest cities in the United States? Answer
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Full Buck Moon Rises Tonight
Full Moon for July 2018
Learn about the Full Moon for July 2018—the Full Buck Moon—and see the best days by the Moon, full Moon names, and more. Plus, this year brings a total lunar eclipse. |
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Red Mars at Its Brightest!
Mars at Opposition 2018 | The Red Planet’s Close Approach
We’re about to see one of the truly great sky events of 2018. First, Mars’ best opposition in 15 years happens July 26–27. Second, Mars comes closest to Earth on July 30–31. And finding it requires no sky knowledge. It’s extremely bright and very red! |
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Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight
Total Lunar Eclipse 2018: What a Blood Moon Is—and Isn't
The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century is this Friday, July 27, 2018. Some folks are calling it a “Blood Moon.” There’s boatloads of celestial hype—but also some truly amazing spectacles unfolding this summer. We’ll help you separate fact from fiction. |
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Kitchen Clocks
No one will miss one of these clocks! They are sure to become a focal point of your kitchen. |
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Measuring Veggies for Recipes
Measuring Vegetables for Recipes: Pounds to Cups
Measuring vegetables for recipes is not always easy. The following equivalent measurements will help you convert a vegetable’s weight (in pounds) on the grocery scale to the amount (in cups) that you need for a recipe. |
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Love You a Bushel and a Peck Coffee Mugs
Large, double-sided, dishwasher-safe mugs. Choose from different fun designs! Handles work equally well for both left- and right-handed people. Each mug includes a generously-sized hole that allows coffee to pour out when the mug is tilted. |
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Growing Okra
Okra
Okra is traditionally a southern U.S. plant that thrives in warm weather. Here’s how to grow okra plants in your own garden! |
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